From 1974 until 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen; Eddie's brother, drummer Alex Van Halen; vocalist David Lee Roth; and bassist/vocalist Michael Anthony. Upon its release in 1978, the band's self-titled debut album reached No. 19 on the Billboard pop music charts and would sell over 10 million copies in the U.S. By 1982, the band released four more albums (Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and Diver Down), all of which have since been certified multi-platinum. By the early 1980s, Van Halen was one of the most successful rock acts of the day. The album 1984 was a commercial success with U.S. sales of 10 million copies and four hit singles; its lead single, "Jump", was the band's only U.S. number one single.
In 1985, Roth left the band to embark on a solo career and was replaced by former Montrose lead vocalist Sammy Hagar. With Hagar, the group released four U.S. number-one, multi-platinum albums over the course of 11 years (5150 in 1986, OU812 in 1988, For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge in 1991, and Balance in 1995). Hagar left the band in 1996 shortly before the release of the band's first greatest hits collection, Best of Volume 1. Former Extreme frontman Gary Cherone replaced Hagar and recorded the commercially unsuccessful album Van Halen III with the band in 1998, before parting ways in 1999. Van Halen then went on hiatus until reuniting with Hagar in 2003 for a worldwide tour in 2004 and the double-disc greatest hits collection The Best of Both Worlds. Hagar again left Van Halen in 2005. In 2006 Roth returned, but Anthony was replaced on bass guitar by Eddie's son, Wolfgang Van Halen. In 2012, the band released their final studio album A Different Kind of Truth, which was commercially and critically successful; it was also Van Halen's first album with Roth in 28 years and the only one to feature Wolfgang.
As of March 2019, Van Halen is 20th on the RIAA list of best-selling artists in the United States; the band has sold 56 million albums in the States and more than 80 million worldwide, making them one of the best-selling groups of all time. As of 2007, Van Halen is one of only five rock bands with two studio albums to sell more than 10 million copies in the United States and is tied for the most multi-platinum albums by an American band. Additionally, Van Halen has charted 13 number-one hits on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart. VH1 ranked the band seventh on a list of the top 100 Hard Rock artists of all time.
Eddie was diagnosed with cancer in 2001, and died of the disease on October 6, 2020. A month after his father's death, Wolfgang confirmed that Van Halen had disbanded.
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Studio albums
Van Halen (1978)
Van Halen II (1979)
Women and Children First (1980)
Fair Warning (1981)
Diver Down (1982)
1984 (1984)
5150 (1986)
OU812 (1988)
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)
Balance (1995)
Van Halen III (1998)
A Different Kind of Truth (2012)
Atomic Punk
Van Halen Lyrics
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A child of the storm, whoa, yes
I can't remember when I was your age
For me, it says no more, no more
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
The Atomic Punk, oh yeah, ah
The underground, whoa, yes
On every wall and place, my fearsome name is hung
Just look around, whoa, yes
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
The Atomic Punk, ah
Oh
I am the ruler of these netherworlds
The underground, oh, oh
On every wall and place, my fearsome name is hung
Look around, whoa, yeah
Nobody rules these streets at night but me, nobody, ah
The Atomic Punk
The lyrics of Van Halen's "Atomic Punk" tell the story of a dominant and powerful figure known as the Atomic Punk who rules the streets at night. The song's narrator claims to be a victim of the science age and a child of the storm, suggesting that he has grown up in a tumultuous and unstable world. He asserts that he cannot remember being at the age of the person he is addressing, indicating that he has experienced a lot in his life to make him feel older than his actual age.
The singer describes the Atomic Punk as the ruler of the underground or netherworld, with his name being present on every wall and place. He commands fear and respect from those around him, and nobody rules the streets at night except for him. The song suggests that the Atomic Punk is a figure to be reckoned with, and he embodies a sense of danger and dominance.
Overall, the lyrics of "Atomic Punk" tell the tale of a powerful and feared figure who dominates the streets at night. The song presents this figure as a symbol of strength and danger, commanding respect from those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
I am a victim of the science age
I am living in the era of science and technology, with all its benefits and drawbacks.
A child of the storm, whoa, yes
I am a person who was born and raised during a time of chaos and upheaval.
I can't remember when I was your age
I have lived through so many experiences in my life that I cannot relate to people who are younger than me.
For me, it says no more, no more
I have had enough of the past, and I am ready to embrace the future.
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
I am the ultimate authority in the underground world, and no one else can challenge my power.
The Atomic Punk, oh yeah, ah
I am the leader of a subculture that has its own unique style and values, and I stand out from the crowd.
I am the ruler of these netherworlds
I have complete control over a dark and dangerous world that exists outside of mainstream society.
The underground, whoa, yes
I thrive in the shadows, away from the prying eyes of authority figures.
On every wall and place, my fearsome name is hung
My reputation as a powerful and intimidating figure precedes me, and people fear me wherever I go.
Just look around, whoa, yes
The evidence of my power is all around, visible in the symbols that represent me.
Nobody rules these streets at night but me
I am the undisputed king of the nighttime streets, and my word is law.
The Atomic Punk, ah
I embody a rebellious spirit that challenges the status quo and seeks to forge a new path forward.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alex Van Halen, Edward Van Halen, David Roth, Michael Anthony
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